Crypto Crime News
Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.
Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Dodges Prison Sentence
UK judge sentenced self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright to a year in prison for contempting the court.
South Korean Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison for Concealing $7.5M in Crypto
A South Korean politician has been sentenced to prison for hiding millions in cryptocurrency during his time in office.
U.S. Sanctions UAE Network for Laundering Crypto to North Korea
The U.S. Treasury Department has targeted a North Korean crypto money laundering scheme, imposing sanctions on individuals and entities in the UAE.
Fake Uber Driver Arrested for Stealing $300,000 in Cryptocurrency from Passengers
A man posing as an Uber driver in the United States has been arrested after allegedly stealing around $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency from two unsuspecting passengers.
U.S. Bitcoin Investor Sentenced for $4M Tax Evasion
A Bitcoin investor from Texas has become the first person charged with criminal tax evasion related to cryptocurrency transactions.
Recent $50 Million Crypto Breach Linked to North Korean Hackers
On October 16, 2024, Radiant Capital, a decentralized lending protocol, suffered a major security breach, resulting in a $50 million loss.
Critical Dogecoin Vulnerability Crashes 69% of Network Nodes
A significant security breach recently rocked the Dogecoin network, with a hacker successfully exploiting a vulnerability that led to 69% of its nodes going offline.
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South Korean Court Sentences Three for $460K Crypto Scam
31.03.2025 12:00 1 min. read -
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Coinbase Users May Have Lost $46 Million to Rising Phishing Scams
01.04.2025 15:53 2 min. read -
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Bybit Hack Leads to Record Crypto Losses in Early 2025
01.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read -
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Backed Rebel Network Over Crypto Transactions and Arms Supply
05.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read -
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American Woman Loses Millions in Sophisticated Crypto Scam
04.04.2025 18:00 2 min. read
